The Wasp — June 12, 1880 — page 13: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains serialized fiction ("Phases of History") rather than political cartoons. The text is Part XXXI of a story titled "Gleanings From Cinder, Cinders, and Char," written by Mr. Salmi Morse for *The Wasp*. The narrative appears to be a melodramatic Victorian tale involving domestic conflict, a scheming wife (Lady Carrolton), and various moral entanglements. The excerpt focuses on dialogue between characters negotiating social obligations and personal grievances—typical serialized fiction content of the era. **No political or social satire is evident on this page.** It represents *The Wasp's* literary content rather than its satirical cartooning tradition. Without seeing accompanying illustrations, the specific social commentary or humor cannot be identified.